October 22, 2019

Botswana President Masisi Says Former Leader Left For Good

Botswana President Masisi Says Former Leader Left For Good

October 22, 2019 11:11 am

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Sunday that the defection of his predecessor and former mentor Ian Khama would boost the ruling party’s performance in the upcoming general election.

The dramatic falling out between the former president Khama and his former deputy and hand-picked successor Masisi has shaken the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ahead of Wednesday’s vote.

The BDP, which has ruled the diamond-rich southern African country since independence in 1966, may face its toughest election yet due to dwindling support and political fragmentation.

Last year, Khama reached the end of his two five-year terms — the constitutional limit — and …

Messi And Ronaldo Wouldn’t Do What Rugby Players Do: Jones

Messi And Ronaldo Wouldn’t Do What Rugby Players Do: Jones

October 22, 2019 6:51 am

England coach Eddie Jones contrasted what he said was rugby’s down to earth attitude with that of football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as he lauded All Blacks boss Steve Hansen ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster World Cup semi-final.

Jones and Hansen are two of the most successful coaches in the modern game, with the New Zealander looking to guide the All Blacks to a third straight World Cup title in Japan 2019 and fourth in total.

But if he is to do that his side must first beat a resurgent England in Yokohama this weekend.

The coach of his …

NAF Investigates Alleged Killing Of Two Persons In Sokoto

NAF Investigates Alleged Killing Of Two Persons In Sokoto

October 22, 2019 6:24 am

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is investigating an online report alleging the killing of two persons at Mabera Area of Sokoto Metropolis by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

“An online report by dailynigerian.com has alleged the unfortunate killing of 2 persons at Mabera Area of Sokoto Metropolis yesterday, Oct. 20, as a result of a fracas between Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and suspected Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) youths within the Community.

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Authorities Plan To Arrest Soyombo Over Investigations

Authorities Plan To Arrest Soyombo Over Investigations

October 22, 2019 6:15 am

A journalist, Fisayo Soyombo whose undercover stories exposed the depth of corruption in Nigerian police cells and prison may be arrested by the Nigerian authorities.

The first instalment of the three-part investigation by Fisayo Soyombo, a former editor of The Cable and a contributor to Al Jazeera, detailed how Nigerian policemen “pervert the course of justice in their quest for ill-gotten money”.

In the second part of the investigation published on Monday by The Cable, he exposed “how the courts short-change the law, and the prisons are themselves a cesspool of the exact reasons for which they hold inmates.”

During …

Brexit: Boris Johnson In Last Push To Get Deal Through

Brexit: Boris Johnson In Last Push To Get Deal Through

October 22, 2019 5:07 am

Boris Johnson will urge MPs to back his Brexit deal in a final bid to get the UK to leave the EU in nine days’ time.

MPs will vote on the PM’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill and if they back it they will be asked to approve a three-day timetable to consider the legislation.

But the decision to curtail the scrutiny of the bill to three days has sparked anger from opposition MPs.

The BBC’s Norman Smith said the PM looks set for a “deeply damaging” defeat over the timetable.

However, the prime minister seems on course to win an important …

Canada Election: Justin Trudeau Wins But Lose Majority

Canada Election: Justin Trudeau Wins But Lose Majority

October 22, 2019 4:53 am

Liberal Party of Justin Trudeau has retained power in a narrow Canadian election win but he will now be prime minister of a minority government.

The Liberals are projected to win 157 seats, 13 short of a majority, and will find it harder to pass legislation in Mr Trudeau’s second term.

The opposition Conservatives are expected to win the popular vote but have not translated that into seats.

They are projected to take 121, up from the 95 they held before.

Although Monday night’s results saw a sharp decline in seats for the country’s left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP), its …

Western Delta University, Wema Bank Seal Deal

Western Delta University, Wema Bank Seal Deal

October 22, 2019 4:36 am

The Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wema Bank Plc, to introduce the institution to the Electronic Bills Payment (e-BillsPay ) and WebPay platforms.

The MoU was to enable students and other residents of the university community to receive payment and other transactions through the platform.

A statement explained that the bank also agreed to provide a School Portal Solutions through their technical partner (Upperlink) to the university.

In addition, the MoU would bring the WDU and the bank in a close relationship that would see the bank aiding the university, especially …

NDIC: Savannah Bank Remains Licenced To Operate

NDIC: Savannah Bank Remains Licenced To Operate

October 22, 2019 4:30 am

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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has insisted that the defunct Savannah Bank remains a bank with an operational license even though it is currently not in operation.

The corporation further clarified that the bank is not presently under its purview as it has not yet been declared as a liquidated financial entity.

Managing Director/Chief Executive, NDIC, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, gave the clarification, against the backdrop of growing anxiety over the fate of the institution.

The bank initially had its operating license revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) but challenged the …

Ihedioha Uncovers 8,000 Ghost Retirees, Cuts ₦500m Monthly

Ihedioha Uncovers 8,000 Ghost Retirees, Cuts ₦500m Monthly

October 22, 2019 4:20 am

Through strict adherence to due process, accountability and diligence being applied by Ihedioha in Imo State Government, especially in capturing of retirees in both the state and local government system, the administration has fished out about 8,549 ghost retirees.

Also, a total monthly savings of about ₦500 million which would have gone down the pockets of fraudsters is now been saved into the coffers of the state government. The state is now left with the saddle and financial burden of payment of ₦1.2 billion, a reduction of initial ₦1.5 billion in May 29, when the new administration assumed office.…

Ugwuanyi Donates 29 Patrol Vans To Security Agencies

Ugwuanyi Donates 29 Patrol Vans To Security Agencies

October 22, 2019 4:07 am

Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday, donated 29 patrol vans to 10 security agencies in response to the recent rise of crime and insecurity in parts of the state.

Governor Ugwuanyi, while presenting the Innoson patrol vehicles, said the gesture was part of ongoing efforts to rejig the security architecture of the state.

The donation of the 29 security vehicles is coming eight days after the police were given 65 vans.

According to Governor Ugwuanyi, investments in the vehicles had become necessary in order to strengthen and equip security agencies to tackle crime.

He said the state had also invested …

20 New Coaches Will Arrive Nigeria In Six Weeks - Amaechi

20 New Coaches Will Arrive Nigeria In Six Weeks – Amaechi

October 22, 2019 3:52 am

Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, said 20 new coaches for the Abuja-Kaduna and the Lagos-Ibadan rail lines would arrive the country in about six weeks.

Amaechi said this while answering questions on his arrival from China at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Explaining the thrust of his official visit to China, where he took delivery of some new trains, Amaechi said: “We went for two items, basically to get more locomotives and coaches. They’re all ready. It will take six weeks to get to Nigeria and maybe one week to clear them. For the Lagos trains, it …

Senate Rejects Budget Presented By Niger Delta Ministry

Senate Rejects Budget Presented By Niger Delta Ministry

October 22, 2019 3:37 am

The Senate Committee on Niger Delta, yesterday, rejected the 2020 capital budget of ₦23 billion for the  Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs due to uncompleted projects in the region.

Chairman of the Committee, Peter Nwaoboshi made this known when the Minister, Godswill Akpabio appeared before the committee to defend the ministry’s budget of ₦25, 910,486,285.

The ministry is to reappear before the Committee on Monday, October 28.

Nwaboshi said with the oversight function carried out in the ministry, it was realised that the bane of the ministry was abandoned projects littered all over the nine Niger Delta states.

“There is …

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